Chefs In Scotland | News

Hotel Du Vin St Andrews

Michael Tough — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0100

It is something to look forward to every January when all is dark and cold, three days and nights in St Andrews in Fife, golf with friends at the esteemed and world famous courses of St Andrews Links, which are available when booking in advance, in the winter at some £200 for three games, free range balls and a £25 food and drink voucher.

Changes in employment

Michael Tough — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0000

Not Out but not much About

Michael Tough — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Chef Recruitment 2026

Michael Tough — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:28:00 +0000

Chef Recruitment into 2026

The View Cafe Shuts

Michael Tough — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:19:00 +0000

It is a regular occurrence for there to be news of a hotel or restaurant or café shutting down, yesterday it was The View in Aviemore.

National Minimum Wage Rise April 2026

Michael Tough — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:10:00 +0000

Wide Awake

Michael Tough — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:26:00 +0000

Out and About

Acas Settling disputes

Michael Tough — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:14:00 +0100

https://www.acas.org.uk/contact

Chefs from Abroad

Michael Tough — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:03:00 +0100

As of July 22, 2025, the salary threshold for new applicants for a Skilled Worker visa as a chef is £41,700, with some specific exceptions for certain jobs or for those who were issued a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) before April 4, 2024, or July 22, 2025, under transitional rules. Individuals with a CoS assigned before April 4, 2024, can apply at a lower threshold of £31,300, provided they have maintained continuous leave in the route. However, be aware that eligibility for chefs under the Skilled Worker visa is ending, with roles at RQF Level 3 to 5 being removed from the eligible list unless they are on the new Temporary Shortage List.

Credit Control

Michael Tough — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:35:00 +0100

At CIS we often have up to £30,000 of unpaid debt.

Relief work over Winter 2025

Michael Tough — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:40:00 +0100

It looks like it may be a quiet winter for some.